Swimming Instructors - Leisure Centre

Bury Council; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 325,000 - 326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Uniform provided

Annual leave

Inclusive culture

Work that matters

Job summary

Bury Council Leisure is recruiting Swimming Teachers to deliver safe, high-quality lessons at the Radcliffe Hub and other Bury Leisure sites. You’ll teach swimmers of all ages, maintain safety, and support learners to progress with confidence.

You'll hold a current qualification (ASA Level 1/2, STA Award, or equivalent) and keep CPD up to date, with a commitment to safeguarding and excellent customer care as you help people acquire lifelong swimming skills.

Qualifications

• A relevant and current Swimming Teachers' Certificate, ASA Level 1 or Level 2, STA Award or Certificate
• A valid RLSS or STA Lifeguard qualification, Rescue Test for Teachers or equivalent or commitment to gain prior to commencement in post.
• Evidence of continued CPD demonstrating a commitment to staying current and developing your practice.
• Demonstrable knowledge of a National Teaching Framework.
• Demonstrable knowledge of lesson planning and pupils' development.
• Strong knowledge of pool safety procedures and their practical application.
• Excellent customer care skills and a natural ability to connect with and inspire swimmers and their families.
• Knowledge of stroke techniques and the advanced principles of teaching.
• Safeguarding: This post involves working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must be fully committed to safeguarding and always promoting welfare

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, safe and inspiring swimming lessons within a National framework helping swimmers of all ages and abilities to progress, build confidence and develop a lifelong love of the water.
• Connect with, encourage and inspire learners of all levels to achieve progression and safety in the water.
• Take responsibility for safety, lesson planning and pupil development across sessions.

Skills

Swimming certificate

Lifeguard qualification

CPD

National Teaching Framework

Lesson planning

Pool safety

Customer care

Stroke techniques

Safeguarding

Job description

Swimming Teacher – Leisure Centre

Swimming Teacher Grade 9 is currently £32,578 - £35,570 or for a level one or award teacher Grade 7 is currently £27,274 - £29,071 , this will be pro rata'd based on working hours. There will be an additional matrix payment for unsociable hours working.

Bury Leisure is looking to recruit 3 candidates to work as Swimming Instructors on a permanent basis with 1 positions on a rota pattern including evenings and weekend and 2 annualised hours basis to cover when required. Rota's and working locations to be confirmed for all roles.

DIVE INTO SOMETHING MEANINGFUL. TEACH SWIMMING. SAVE LIVES.

Bury Council is proudly opening the brand-new Radcliffe Hub a flagship community leisure and wellbeing destination that is transforming what's possible for the people of Radcliffe and the wider borough. This isn't just a new building, it's a bold statement of investment in our community's health, happiness and future and one of the most significant developments the borough has seen in years. We also have opportunities across the Bury Leisure facilities.

About the Role:

As a Swimming Teacher for Bury Council Leisure, you'll be responsible for delivering high quality, safe and inspiring swimming lessons within a National framework helping swimmers of all ages and abilities to progress, build confidence and develop a lifelong love of the water.

This is a role that combines expert technical knowledge with outstanding communication, genuine care for your pupils and a commitment to safety that never waivers. You'll work with an incredibly diverse range of swimmers, from young children taking their very first lesson to adults overcoming a fear of water; your ability to connect with, encourage and inspire them all will be what sets you apart.

You’ll be giving people a skill they'll carry with them for the rest of their lives and that's an extraordinary thing to do for a living.

What we’re looking for:

• A relevant and current Swimming Teachers' Certificate, ASA Level 1 or Level 2, STA Award or Certificate


• A valid RLSS or STA Lifeguard qualification, Rescue Test for Teachers or equivalent or commitment to gain prior to commencement in post.


• Evidence of continued CPD demonstrating a commitment to staying current and developing your practice.


• Demonstrable knowledge of a National Teaching Framework.


• Demonstrable knowledge of lesson planning and pupils' development.


• Strong knowledge of pool safety procedures and their practical application.


• Excellent customer care skills and a natural ability to connect with and inspire swimmers and their families.


• Knowledge of stroke techniques and the advanced principles of teaching.


• Safeguarding: This post involves working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must be fully committed to safeguarding and always promoting welfare

Why Bury Council Leisure?

When you join Bury Council's Wellness and Leisure team, you're not just taking a job. You're becoming part of a mission to make Bury a healthier, happier and more connected place to live. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Be Part of History This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join as a founding team member of the brand-new Radcliffe Hub one of the most significant community investments in the borough in recent years. Help us set the standard from day one.


• Real Investment in Your Development We actively support your professional growth, from maintaining your qualifications to CPD opportunities, Governing Body updates and beyond. Whether you're looking to develop your specialism or progress into senior aquatics roles, we'll back your ambitions every step of the way.


• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Enjoy the security and peace of mind of one of the most competitive workplace pension schemes in the country hugely valuable benefit of working for a local authority.


• Generous Annual Leave Benefit from a competitive annual leave entitlement that increases with your length of service giving you more time to rest, recharge and do the things you love.


• Full Uniform Provided Your complete uniform is provided so you're looking and feeling the part from your very first shift.


• An Inclusive, Supportive Culture We celebrate diversity and are genuinely committed to building a team that reflects the community we serve. We support flexible working where operationally possible and foster a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.


• Work That Truly Matters Every lesson you deliver, every swimmer you encourage and every child you help to take their first independent length you're directly contributing to the safety, confidence and wellbeing of Bury's communities. That's not just a job. That's a vocation.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.

Benefits of working for Bury Council

To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit greater jobs. We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Next steps

Informal enquiries: For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Paul Wilcock, our Aquatics Development Officer at [e-mail]

Closing date: 13th October

Interviews: Will be held on the week commencing 26th October 2026